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Champaign-Urbana Jazz Festival Showcasing, building, bringing and making jazz in Champaign-Urbana.

10/01/2026

October= playoff baseball, fall spices and........JAZZ FEST.

09/28/2026

LISTENING WITH SCISSORS with KINSEY - OCT 21, Royer House Urbana, 6-8pm
Inspired by Matisse, come listen, create and make your very own visual art pieces. Kinsey will take us through the steps, no experience needed. Registration is free.

https://tinyurl.com/RoyerJazz
www.cujazzfest.org

09/25/2026

HOT FIVES: JOHN COOPER - OCT 8, OLLI Champaign, 330 - 5pm
Taking us deep into the brilliance and context for Louis Armstrong, Cooper brings his own sound and approach providing context to these pivotal moments of jazz.

Free and open to everyone, supported by Illinois Humanities

09/18/2026

JAZZ BRUNCH: BETO RODRIGUES DUO - Oct 18, Maize Champaign, 11am - 1pm (Doors at 11, music at 1130) Enjoy Brazilian and jazz favorites, alongside the special festival menu. An annual favorite and a great way to start your Sunday. 🍷🥂☕
Tickets ➡ https://tinyurl.com/CUBrunch

09/16/2026

ALLISON PHILIPS 4TET - OCT 17, Galley Art Bar, 6 - 8pm
With a new album in tow, starting a Midwest tour, this group is fresh, exciting and will propel us all with their soaring melodies. 🎺

09/14/2026

Its only 1 month until Jazz Festival starts. Mark your calendars! 📅 ✅

09/12/2026

LEAP DAY TRIO - OCT 16, Gallery Art Bar, 6 - 8pm

Featuring Matt Wilson, Jeff Lederer and Mimi Jones in a rare presentation of this group. 🙌 Sharing sounds and spirits with abandon, this will be a freeing and joyful experience. (There might even be a new album)

09/11/2026

KYLE SWAN QUARTET - Oct 15, Krannert Center, 530 - 7pm

Swinging and grooving- bringing his Chicago influences and years of experience, you are in good musical hands with this quartet.

09/08/2026

JONI MITCHELL REVISTED - OCT 14, Rose Bowl, 5-7pm

New arrangements of Joni favorites, brought to life by special Festival nonet, and sung by Zandi Moreano. Not to be missed!

09/04/2026

🙌 Artist Lineup is Here! Have you seen the website yet? 👀

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Urbana, IL
61801

Website

http://www.cujazzfest.org/

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